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Sun King Sunlight Cream Ale

Sun King Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Cream Ale · One of 3 Cream Ales in hopIQ

Sun King's flagship and Indianapolis' craft identity beer. Light, clean and refreshing — subtle grain sweetness, gentle hop balance and a crisp finish. Sunlight Cream Ale is everywhere in Indianapolis: at Lucas Oil Stadium, at Indy 500, in every neighbourhood bar.

ABV
5.5%
IBU
15
SRM
pale golden4

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

crisp
87%
refreshing
87%
clean
75%
light
75%
creamy
63%
smooth
63%
grain
50%
effervescent
38%
malty
38%
dry
25%
bread
25%

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About Cream Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Cream Ale?

Cream Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Cream Ale

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sun King Sunlight Cream Ale

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairings

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